PORT HARDY/PORT MCNEILL
Barbra Mohan has been named interim Chief Administrative Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer by the Regional District of Mount Waddington, who has temporarily replaced David Kim.
North Island Employment Foundation Society marks 40 years anniversary.
The 2026 Canada Investment Summit Dealbook, which was held in Toronto, Ontario on September 14 and 15, included Northisle Copper and Gold Inc.’s North Island Project. As part of the Government of Canada‘s larger plan to mobilize long-term capital into strategic Canadian industries and assets, the Dealbook was given to prominent international investors attending the first Canada Investment Summit, an initiative created to highlight Canadian investment opportunities.
CAMPBELL RIVER
The Strathcona Regional District and Seymour Pacific Homes were honoured to officially celebrate the grand grand opening of the Just Like Home Lodge and Health Professionals Housing in Campbell River.
The We Wai Kai Nation broke ground on a 102-room Campbell River Four Points by Sheraton.
Wei Wai Kum First Nation is commended by the BC Salmon Farmers Association for its participation in the $51 million Marine Donut Adaptation and Commercialization Project, which Canada’s Ocean Supercluster and Bluegreen unveiled in Campbell River.
A list of properties will be put up for public auction on September 28, 2026, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 301 St. Ann’s Road, Campbell River, in accordance with Section 645 of the Local Government Act, unless the outstanding taxes and interest are paid before then.
COMOX VALLEY
Steve Voysey recently joined Nootka Marine Adventures as Commercial Manager.
Katherine Wilcox, RDT announced the opening of Island Dental Solutions on September 1st, providing local dental laboratory services to dentists throughout the Comox Valley.
The Salvation Army Comox Valley Church & Community Services recently celebrated its grand opening at 1580 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay.
The Old House Hotel is celebrating its 20 year anniversary.
The proposed extension of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to professional services, which was scheduled to go into effect on October 1, has been postponed by the Province of British Columbia.
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has announced that the new artificial turf field at G.P. Vanier Secondary School is now available for community booking.
PARKSVILLE-QUALICUM
The District 69 Society of Organized Services is celebrating 23 years at its present SOS Thrift Shop site at 188 Hirst Avenue in West Parksville.
The Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member, Tow and Behold Towing Ltd.
The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members including Steve & Kari Knutson Real Estate team, M&N Mattress and Sofa, and Diane Campbell Interiors.
M&N Mattress and Sofa has donated $600 from their Anniversary sale to support District 69 residents.
Little Qualicum Cheeseworks celebrated its 25th Anniversary.
PORT ALBERNI
Real Onez Roofing, a new roofing contractor, is now serving Port Alberni and surrounding areas.
McLellan & Co. marks three years on Johnston Road with a special anniversary event set for September 26th.
Mood Fit & Cycle is now officially open at 2397 Old Nanaimo Highway in Port Alberni.
Westcoast Home Hardware has announced its closing after 20 years of operation in Port Alberni.
TOFINO- UCLUELET
The Michelin Guide’s 2026 hotel rankings named four hotels on Vancouver Island as some of the best in Canada. The Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge near Tofino earned three Michelin keys, while the Wickaninnish Inn secured one. Victoria’s Fairmont Empress and Magnolia Hotel & Spa were both given One Key.
Mid Island Trailer & Hitches is conducting a mobile service trip to Tofino and Ucluelet from September 15 to October 5, offering trailers much needed repair or maintenance.
NANAIMO
Vanessa Moodabe-Smith celebrates one-year anniversary with Barkley Project Group.
IWCD is constructing a five-storey building at 355 Nicol St. and 354/364 Haliburton St. in Nanaimo. The development will feature 35 studio homes designated for Snuneymuxw First Nation members and other First Nation, Métis, and Inuit individuals facing or at risk of homelessness.
Houle has been chosen as the electrical and technology contractor for the upcoming BC Cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
Mucho Burrito will celebrate its grand opening on September 26.
Mahalo Veterinary Hospital, located at 3-5767 Turner Rd., Nanaimo, is now open 365 days a year for Urgent Care.
Now serving the route between Nanaimo and Gabriola Island are two new vessels of BC Ferries, which were given names by the Snuneymuxw First Nation: Island xwsaĺux̌ul (pronounced xwus-saw-la-kwahl) and Island sarlequun (sar-le-qwun).
The BC Parks Foundation is collaborating with the land trusts in the Comox Valley and the Nanaimo Area to collect funds in order to preserve and make public 50 hectares of undeveloped shoreline in Deep Bay.
LADYSMITH-CHEMAINUS
Nic Medgyesi has joined Nic Jones at Chemainus Pharmasave as an owner and pharmacist.
When not in use for advertising community events, Ladysmith plans to affix the slogan “Shop Local, Shop Ladysmith, Buy Canadian” to the highway sign stations and Aggie Hall.
COWICHAN VALLEY-DUNCAN
Purely Wellness has added four new practitioners: Omni Skye RTC, Fawn Clark NP, Myranda Derksen, and Christy-Ann Willoughan BScN.
Selah Pottery Studio is opening this October at Whippletree Junction.
Madrona Integrative Health is opening its second location in Crofton, bringing whole-person health care to the Cowichan Valley.
Cowichan Valley Volkswagen is officially open at 6481 Norcross Rd in Duncan.
